table talk
I need some new spring workout gear to keep me motivated. Any recommendations for capri length leggings and workout tops?
Sam: I have heard these align pants are the queen of all workout leggings and I'm thinking I need to bite the bullet and invest. I really love Old Navy for getting fresh workout gear because you can pick up so many sale items and not feel like you broke the bank.
Karissa: These Wunder Under leggings from Lululemon are sooo cute! I love the dusty rose color! I love this tank and this tank from the CALIA collection (from Dicks Sporting Goods).
Have either of you ladies tried the Whole30 diet, what are your thoughts?
Karissa: I have not tried the Whole30 diet, I've heard great things and can imagine that it would give your whole body a fresh restart. I don't have the motivation, personally to do something like that! The thing that I don't like with diets is that you feel great while doing them and then the moment you stop you more or less go back to square one- so I'm more of an everything is OK in moderation type person :)
Sam: I have not done Whole30 yet but this January I did a full elimination diet taking out major food groups and alcohol and then slowly adding them back in to figure out some dietary issues. It really worked so I can only imagine that Whole30 would be the same. I fully believe that the elimination approach is the only way to figure out what is causing any ailments you may be having whether it be headaches, inflammation etc. Zach and I are now eating Paleo for dinner and trying to do two vegetables instead of a carb.
Have either of you used lash boost? What are your favorite mascaras?
Sam: I have not tried the R&F lash because it is so expensive but I am using this one from amazon and seen huge results. I am scheduled to get a lash tint & lift this Saturday so I'll make sure to post before and afters on insta stories. My favorite mascara ever is Benefits They're Real!
Karissa: I have not tried the R&F lash boost either, but have seen great results from friends- so maybe one day I'll bite the bullet and try it! My current favorite mascara is actually from the drug store! I love this L'Oreal Voluminous Lash Paradise mascara paired with the L'Oreal Voluminous Primer (the primer makes soooooo much difference for any mascara!) Also, I've heard rumors that L'Oreal is basically cheaper Lancome, as they're owned by the same company!
You ladies have any vacations coming up what’s your typically prep for it? Tanning, shopping spree, packing?
Karissa: Bradley and I are headed to Paris/London this summer and I couldn't be more excited! We aren't going until June but I'm already planning outfits in my head. I do a lot of shopping before trips, and try and lay out all my outfits (plus a bazillion extras because I'm the queen of overpacking). I also have to plan what Brad needs to wear/pack/buy because he waits until the last minute and usually under packs. For most trips, I do not go tanning before- I was blessed with that Lebanese skin that will burn (sometimes) but if I apply a small SPF I'll be fine for the trip!
Sam: Our New England road trip is not until fall but before then we have 2 weddings that we get to travel out of state for so we are making them into mini vacations. I LOVE getting new clothes right before vacation and I will typically buy a new pair of shoes. Our spring wedding is in St. Paul so I'll probably pick up a pair of white sneakers like these for walking around. I always self tan two days before and this is the holy grail of self tanner. Recently I've been trying this amazing self tanning face oil too. As far as packing, I like to pull things I plan on bringing about two weeks in advance! I'm one of those super prepared people. For one of the weddings I plan on using Rent the Runway for a dress so I'll do a blog post on how that goes!
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